Special Education Dispute Resolution offered at Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Special Education Dispute Resolution offered at Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Special Education Mediation services are offered by OSPI at no charge to parents or school districts. Mediation is available to help resolve problems involving - Initial identification of a student - Evaluations of the student - Educational placement - Educational services provided to a student A mediation session is conducted by a trained, impartial mediator who assists the parties in discussing the issues in order to try and reach an agreement. Citizen Complaints: Any individual or organization may file a citizen complaint if they believe rights have been violated regarding federal or state laws or regulations implementing IDEA by - A school district - Another public agency serving special education students - A private agency under contract with a public agency to serve special education students - An educational service district The state OSPI investigates the complaints and issues a decision addressing the allegations.
Physical Address
600 Washington Street Southeast, Olympia, WA 98504
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
Application process
Call.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
No restrictions.
Languages
Interpreter services
Service area
WA
Agency info
Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Works with the state’s school districts to administer basic education programs and implement education reform. Supervises school district budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting to provide consistent financial management and accountability.